NATO's Exercise Hedgehog and Baltic Security Challenges

This chapter recounts the recent Exercise Hedgehog in Estonia, involving 17,000 NATO soldiers, as a rehearsal for defense strategies against potential Russian threats. It highlights the rising concerns of hybrid warfare, the significance of NATO membership for Estonia, and the implications for collective security amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Experts discuss the need for robust defense measures, the challenges of responding to sophisticated threats, and the importance of international collaboration in maintaining regional stability.